WI CLASS OF 1959 NEWSLETTER
| Editor: Roleta Smith Meredith | Issue 20 | April 2001 |
Roleta1@aol.com
The first WI/Clarksburg Florida Picnic was held on March 3, 2001 at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida. Although there was a big craft show at the main beach pavilion and parking was scarce, people did persevere and all arrived safely.
The PICNIC was a SUCCESS!!! The gathering was better than a class reunion as we got to see people from other classes, other Clarksburg schools and some old neighbors. We gathered under a rented beach pavilion and after many greetings of new friends and old friends, and much talking and visiting, we got down to some good old WV type eating.
Sue Ellen Stalnaker Crawford (WI '71) brought hot dog sauce that is a secret recipe from one of the many Clarksburg hot dog restaurants. This was a very popular addition to the menu. Thank you Sue Ellen. Another favorite that showed up on the dining table was Oliverio Peppers from Clarksburg.
I would like to give a big thanks to my husband, Bill, who served at the grill frying burgers and roasting hot dogs. Also a thank you goes to his 2 volunteer assistants, Gene Day and Babe Bisping Cashman.
A collection was gathered to help cover the cost of the pavilion rental and furnished meats and supplies. There was some money left over and it will be saved to put toward a picnic next year. Spread the word to friends and neighbors. We only hope that more of you can make it next year.
A special thanks to Marge Jones Kober (WI '59) ---Mkober6254@aol.com --- and her employer for the beach towels and koozies that she brought and gave to many.
WI classes from 1945 to 1971 were represented. There were several graduates of Clarksburg Notre Dame and at least one from RW. I believe the person who traveled the farthest for the picnic was Carol VanHorn Dean and family from near Greenville, SC. I wish to say a big thank you to all who helped me at the picnic --- any little thing you did was greatly appreciated.
Below is a list of some of the people who attended the picnic and signed the book. If I missed anyone, I am sorry. I hope you will contact me if I have made an error in the list.
| Marolyn Tustin Jett | Tom Lee | Bill "Butch" Berger |
| John Jett | Marilyn Hurst Lee | Mrs. Berger |
| Jane Poulicos Faust | Tiffany Lee | Carolyn Spagnuolo and 2 guests |
| Alex Poulicos Lancaster | Carol Van Horn Dean | Barry Mazza |
| Barbara Warren Williams | Roger Dean | Jeanie Mazza |
| Bob Williams | Felisha Dean | Melinda Mazza Sutter |
| Pete Secret | Mary Jo Maricho Godfrey | Steve Sutter |
| Joyce Secret | Ken Godfrey | Marge Jones Kober |
| Betty Miller | Sharon Wendler Jacobson | Ken Kober |
| Marvin Miller | Steve Jacobson | Clara Jason Davis |
| John Murphy | Bob Rector | Jim Davis |
| Fred Alvaro | Carolyn White Rector | Becky Stalnaker Fowler |
| Kaye Lawson | Skip Smith | Sue Ellen Stalnaker Crawford |
| Janet Webb Wendt | Sharon Dillmore Smith | Jack Crawford |
| Phil Wendt | Sallie Holden Day | Bill Meredith |
| Babe Bisping Cashman | Gene Day | Roleta Meredith |
| Stu Cashman |
Do you have a favorite recipe for hot dog sauce? Are you willing to share? Please send it to me and I will print it in the newsletter. Or if you don't want it printed, I would still love to have a copy of the recipe for my private use. Just send it and tell me whether to keep it a secret or share it ! Roleta1@aol.com
Thank you....
Ermauhle@aol.com
Second row: ?,? (maybe Bob McDaniel), Babette Holland
This is from the 4th grade at Alta Vista grade school. We were in a play and then sold poppies on the court house steps.
They wouldn't let me be in the picture!!
They're just jealous because I'm so cute
(Don't skip ahead)
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series Winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers the headlines of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They're the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Now here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name a half dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier? The lesson . . . . The people who make a difference in your life aren't the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They're the ones who care.
When you have a chance, pass this on to people who've made a difference in your life.
I just did.
JuJubee40@aol.com
I'll bet a dollar to a doughnut ( a WV expression ) that there is not one of you who will not identify with this story.
Last summer, my 3 yr. old granddaughter was spending the evening with me and we were sitting outside,enjoying the evening. Here, in Minnesota, you learn quickly to savor the hazy, lazy days of summer as they are fleeting. I was telling her about fireflies and I began to wonder why there are none here. Too brief a season, I was told. Too far north, conjectured another helpful friend. Our mosquitoes eat them, groused yet another. I was saddened at the fact that my darling granddaughter would never get to enjoy the delightful and mystical task of catching fireflies on a warm summer evening.
I recalled that my two brothers and I used our mother's coveted canning jars with the Ball lids, punching the necessary breathing holes in them and hurrying out to see who could capture the most of those elusive, mysterious bugs. We had a very large yard and we had our special territories, of course. I, being the oldest, had seniority and always chose the "best "spots. We would wait anxiously and soon the bluish purple sky would be filled with the twinkling wonders. We would run around with abandon, carefully catching them in our special jars, taking care not to injure any as it didn't count unless they were alive and blinking. After our energy had waned, we would gather under the dew moistened pine trees and count our treasures. Then we would "ooh and ahh" as we slowly released the lids and returned our captives to the freedom of the night sky. We felt benevolent and mighty with ourselves as if we had somehow restored right and balance to the universe. Our summer evenings were filled with this unforgettable activity.
I don't know if it is true that there are no fireflies in Minnesota, but if God is listening, please let a little child experience the inexplicable joy of catching fireflies on a warm summer evening and remembering it all her life.
auntmerts@boone.net
I just have to say what a great time I have going through so many memories each time I read the newsletters. My heart skips so many beats each time I read them and at our age that's not good. But anyway, I just wanted to let you all know these letters and all that you do for our "memories" cannot be beat by anything. When I stop and think of Sky Castle, the fire in the arcade, all the dime stores we used to visit daily, the snow tunnels we walked through when we were young, the dances at the civic center in Bridgeport, the ice skating in Bridgeport, the times we lost our voices cheering at the WI/Victory games, the basketball games at the Carmichael Auditorium, the fire at the First Methodist Church, Hagen's Ice Cream Shop, buying a frozen milky way bar on the way home from school, never riding the school bus to and from school, our senior skip day, gosh, I could go on and on. Those are just a few of my memories I have from Clarksburg and school days.
When I was home last Summer for our 40th reunion, I spent an entire day just driving around the area remembering different places we would go. And on the day I left Clarksburg, I felt like I was leaving so much and yes, I was --- great memories. So keep up the good work and help me to relive my time in Clarksburg and at WI.
If there is one thing I would like to say for the classes after us, please go to the class reunions. They are so much fun and so full of memories that nothing can take away. You will regret not going.
I am living in Boone, NC only about 6 hours away from Clarksburg. My husband is a heart transplant recipient of 3 years now. I am working at Samaritan's Purse for Franklin Graham and send doctors and dentists all over the world on mission trips. I have 3 wonderful children and 2 beautiful grandchildren.
Continue to bring such pleasant memories to us each month. I eagerly await them the first of each month.
submitted by: Evelyn Georgeadis Kitts (Victory '58)
Chkaboo@aol.com
I want "you" and all "classmates" to know that I am reading and enjoying your newsletters .... Freddie Layman (VHS) gave your site address to me, and I see "Buzzy" Floyd (VHS) has beat me to it. You have a very neat site and the graphics are impressive with each newsletter ... love 'em ..... Three cheers for both of you gals ........ I passed it on to several other (VHS) graduates ....... Keeping we "web addicts" alert, alive, and well informed about our families, friends, classmates, and hometown.
I came from Summit Park, (Greektown) and some of my cousins graduated from WI (the Shumans from Stealey). I am now in Tennessee (close to Nashville). You have a great vacation, I toured many European countries and enjoyed every moment. Keep up the great work
GOD BLESS......
TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS..!!!!
IN ALL FAIRNESS....
submitted by: Roleta Meredith (WI '59)
Roleta1@aol.com
Okay, let's be fair. After all of these years can we forgive people for going to VICTORY? Sure, think about it. It is hard to understand but they loved VICTORY as much as we loved WI! So, after all of these years, wouldn't you like to see what people who attended VICTORY found so great about it? Well, here is a site created by Freddie Layman where you can go and learn about VICTORY. Read about why it was named VICTORY. Read when it was built and where they went to school before VICTORY was completed. (A SURPRISE!) Check out that interesting information at http://www.victoryhighschool.org/default.htm
submitted by: Carol Van Horn Dean (WI '58)
DBLU2@aol.com
The picnic was fantastic!!!!!! Everyone was warm, friendly and cordial. I look forward to next year's event with plenty of enthusiasm. If there is any way I can help, please let me know.
submitted by: Jerry and Carolyn Pinella Warne (WI '59)
Wrmychsnut@aol.com
Just a little note to let you know that I have heard from a couple of friends that said the picnic was wonderful and they had a really good time. I think you are doing such a great job in keeping the class and other friends in touch with one an other ... You deserve such praise ... I hope that your trip to Europe is grand and we will look forward to hearing from you..
Our Best Wishes to Judy for a very happy birthday... You two are great people and caring about all of us ................
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
submitted by: Carolyn Burnett Spanuolo (ND '62)
Cspag315@aol.com
I had a great time at the picnic, thank you so much for inviting me. I will try to spread to others that might be interested. I will also let Carolyn Warne know about it. Take care & have a wonderful trip to Europe. I just got back in Sept. It was a great time.
submitted by: Barry Mazza (WI '58)
Mutzy0072@aol.com
How very nice to see you. I thought it was really neat to get together at the picnic. It was super and enjoyed the time. Hope it happens next year.
submitted by: Jim and Clara Jason Davis (WI '59)
Jimandclara@aol.com
Roleta and Bill,
You both did a remarkable job on the picnic. Jim and I haven't been away from NPR for so long that this was almost like a vacation to us. I commend you on the effort you put into every function in which you participate.
Getting together with some of our classmates who have never attended a reunion and joined us for the picnic only says that we Floridians can bring out the best in some people. We also enjoyed meeting fellow classmates from previous and past years and, also, those who attended from Notre Dame, Victory And Roosevelt Wilson High. I am all in favor of another get-together in the near future.
Getting together with friends and sharing our life's experiences and future hopes makes life worthwhile.
Have an enjoyable season in paradise this month. Wish I could join you.
submitted by: Jim Alvaro (WI '56)
JAlvaro@aol.com
Roleta, the March newsletter was great as usual. I look forward to reading it every month. I recognize a lot of the ' 59 people because of my brother Fred. He would bring a lot of friends home with him to watch cartoons and 3 Stooges. He also played football, basketball, and ran track. He played baseball in the Babe Ruth league as well as at Potomac State. We are having our reunion in July and I am really looking forward to that one. Again, you all do a great job and thanks for "Keeping Us Together".
submitted by: Mary Marchio Godfrey (WI '60)
GodfreyM@brevard.k12.fl.us
Just wanted to say a great big Thank You for all your hard work getting the picnic together. It was so nice getting together and renewing old memories of our high school years together. Siesta Key is such a beautiful place. Glad we made a week-end out of it. I hated to leave.
Looking forward to next year. And if there is anything I can do just let me know.
Have A Great Day!!
submitted by: Sharon & Skip Smith (WI '58)
SHANANGELS@aol.comm
The picnic was a great success. You should feel very good about such a wonderful turn out. Nice to see so many classmates. The company was great and the food was fantastic!!!! Looking forward to next year's get together!!!!!
Hope you and your husband have a wonderful trip.
submitted by: Dottie Spears Rinehart (WI '60)
der42@webtv.net
I have to let you know how much I enjoy the newsletter. You and Judy do such a good job. I know that it takes a lot of time, work and effort on your part, but I am one among many that appreciate you doing it. I look forward to it each month. Also, I want to thank you for the help in locating our classmates, and for putting our picture of the class reunion on line.
submitted by: Boo Beall (ND ''58)
BBeall9346@AOL.COM
You and Judy have outdone yourselves with the latest edition of the newsletter. It is just great. I look forward to seeing it each month. Just finished "scanning" it. Will go back and take a closer look a little later.
I was interested in the hot dog place across from Victory High School that you were referring to. I remember a drive-in hot dog place. If that is the one you were talking about, it is owned now by a 1958 WI graduate and his wife. Al and Toni Fleming own it now. I think it was Toni's dad and uncle's place for years. It's called Toni's now. A year or so ago, I was in Clarksburg visiting my mother, and stopped in the hot dog place to see if Al was working. Met Toni, later hooked up with Al and had a nice visit.
Have a wonderful trip! Know that you will. Again, great job on the newsletter.
submitted by: Marolyn Tustin Jett (WI '56)
jdjett@attglobal.net
We thought the get-together was a success. Plenty of food and everyone seemed to enjoy seeing old friends again. Delighted to hear donations were above what you needed to cover expenses. A jump on next year!
Thanks again for all you did to make the picnic possible.
submitted by: Barbara Warren Williams (WI '58)
gembobfl@sunline.net
Hi, It was so nice to finally see you after all these years. You looked great. It was nice meeting your husband; you are very lucky to have such a nice husband. I just wanted to let you know how nice everything was and I wanted to tell you what a great job you did putting it all together. It was really nice seeing so many I hadn't seen in years. I called Jimmy last night and told him all about it. Would you please send me the ladies name and e-mail address that gave us the towels. I want to e-mail her and thank her for them. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
Please keep in touch!
submitted by: Harriett Danley VanVoohis (WI '58)
Eerfanvan@aol.com
Roleta
I want to add my "voice" to all those who are singing your praises!! You and Judy are doing a wonderful thing!! It truly must be "a labor of love", considering the time and effort required for such a project!!
My husband, Bill Van Voorhis, (W.I. '58] and I thoroughly enjoy reading all about old friends, times, and places. With each reading, I am overcome with a flood of warm, cherished memories.
Thanks for "making my day"!
submitted by: Steve and Sharon Wendler Jacobson (WI '60)
smjhome@netacs.net
Steve and I just returned home today - back to cold, wet weather. Hopefully, the worst is over here and we'll have more nice days and fewer bad ones. I wanted to write you and let you know that we both thoroughly enjoyed the picnic. It was just great that so many people were able to attend and, of course, you and your wonderful husband, Bill, deserve the credit for making all the arrangements and pulling it all together. Not only did we love the get-together, but we were so impressed with Siesta Key (we had been in Sarasota before, but never Siesta) that we are working on renting a condo at La Siesta for 6 weeks next Feb/Mar., so perhaps we can be of some help to you for the 2002 picnic. I would expect twice as many people next year!
I'm sure you are eagerly looking forward to your upcoming trip abroad and hope you have a wonderful time. You certainly deserve a vacation from all your hard work.
Again, thanks for everything, including the beauty shop referral.
Our best to you and Bill.
submitted by: Marge Jones Kober
MKober6254@aol.com
Roleta, thanks so much for all the work you and Bill did for the picnic--we all enjoyed it very much and we are looking forward to it again next year.
However, is anyone out there willing to share the Clarksburg hot dog chili recipe? Please!!
Check out this address---the music will bring back memories and you can participate and use some muscles which have been asleep for a few years... http://www.debsfunpages.com/twst.htm
Ira P. Hinkle, 60 of Clarksburg, died March 8, 2001, in the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.
He was born Dec. 12, 1940, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Minter J. and Anna Carpenter Hinkle. His wife, Carol Fain Hinkle, survives.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Beverly Hinkle, Nutter Fort, his stepdaughter, Rebecca and husband, Shane Pinion, Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Breanna Hinkle, Cassidy and Kylie Pinion; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Opal) Doddrill, Spelter; and his former wife, Wanda Greathouse.
Mr. Hinkle was a police officer with the city of Clarksburg, retiring in 1995 with 22 1/2 years of service. He was a graduate of Washington Irving High School, class of 1959, and attended Fairmont State College.
CLARKSBURG -- Woodrow W. Wooddell, 60, of Orange Park, Fla., died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Orange Park.
He was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Weston, a son of the late Woodrow George Wooddell and Mary Ellen Ward Wooddell. His wife of 34 years, Judy Wooddell, survives.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Clarissa and David Kissinger; one son and fiance, Jeff Wooddell and Tara, three granddaughters. Mr. Wooddell was a dedicated employee of the CSX Railroad for 35 years.
BRIDGEPORT -- Daisy Bonnie Jarvis Hefner, 98, of Bridgeport, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2001, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, following a brief illness.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, M. Allen and Sandra Hefner and George B. and Alexis Hefner, all of Bridgeport; one son-in-law, Richard L. Drummond, Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren,
Check out this site sent to me by Carol Van Horn Dean---Thanks Carol, we will all enjoy it!
http://www.clarksburg.com
Another site to visit is educational and fun---it is Tips on Traveling in West Virginia http://www.eakles.com/traveling-in-wv.htm
WOW41@casco.net
I had the most wonderful surprise today. A large box had arrived from Charleston, W.Va.. and inside were 3 WI yearbooks from Dr. Echols Hansbarger, Jr. So if anyone wants a 1954 and 1961 WI yearbook, let me know and I'll send them on. I'm keeping the 1956 my Freshman year! (Was I ever that thin???)
The 1956 yearbook belonged/belongs to Alma Jean Quinaut and if anyone knows if she would like her yearbook back, I would be more than happy to return it to her. I'll just take photo copies of the pages I want.
Dr. Echols has many yearbooks he would like to get rid of so again---contact him at:
Dr. Echols Hansbarger, Jr
PO Box 2548
Charleston WV 25329
fgl46vhs@aol.com
Thanks to your newsletter I have sold 3 WI yearbooks. Nancy McKinley Delaney bought the 1933 book because that is the year her father graduated. Leslie Martin Wallace bought the 1926 (father) and 1930 (mother) WI yearbooks. All were glad that I had these books as they contain lots of information. The books weighed 2 lbs 5 oz. I told both not to pay anything until they received the books.....(I trust WI people.).
Answers to your March Trivia questions .
#1. Who was the short guy that operated the elevator at the courthouse?
Ans..I am assuming they meant me as I operated the elevator from 1947 to 1961. I was only 5 ft 5 inches tall.
#2. Circuit and Criminal judges in 1959 were:
Circuit Court--Judge Karl B. Kyle and Criminal Court was Judge Arlos J. Harbert
#4 . Question: Where did the name come from for "Kumbrabow State Forest"?
Answer: Names is from three (3) prominent Elkins Gentlemen; H.G. Kump (Former WV Governor), A.S. Brady, E.A. Bowers
YES FREDDIE YOU ARE CORRECT ! You only omitted #3 and here is the answer---and a reminder of the question:
#3. 15 cents (cost of spiced ham sandwich in Stonewall Billiards in 1959---note from Roleta--I was never in the Stonewall Billiards (a male only place if I remember correctly) but is spiced ham the same as SPAM?)
Now dust out the cobwebs, think a little and send me those guesses---they can't be any worse than mine! Bill Fowler has an amazing memory---he submitted the first 4 questions. Barbara Warren Williams submitted number 5 and 6. Send me your trivia questions for a future newsletter.
1. In 1959 what was the name of the only drug store on Main between 3rd and 4th Streets?
2. What was the name of the train that came through Clarksburg every night around midnight in 1959. Actually, there were two trains, one going east and one going west, but they carried the same name.
3. Where were the first "automatic doors" in Clarksburg installed and what were they called?
4. Who taught eighth grade history at Central when we were there on the even side of the hall?
5. When did construction on the Clarksburg Expressway (U.S. Route 50) begin?
6. Where was Clarksburg City Hall located up until the early 1960's?
CORRECT ANSWERS NEXT MONTH. Hopefully these questions stirred some long forgotten memories--share them with us please.
TRIVIA NOTE:
submitted by: Bill Fowler (WI '59)
billf@ngn.com
I noticed in the newsletter that Martha Frey's mother, whose name is Bonnie, said the Kaiser/Frasier dealership was on W. Pike near the Hartland Planeing Mill. Well, it was on Hewes Ave. as my trivia indicates, and the dealership she remembers which was between the Hartland Planeing Mill and the Spur Station was Newlon Motors, which was for many years the Studebaker dealer in Clarksburg. Just a clarification note for your next missile.
SPORTS TRIVIA 
I am hoping that some of you sports fans will be able to answer this question. It would be nice to have a SPORTS TRIVIA question each month. Send your sports trivia question to me today! Roleta1@aol.com
These sports trivia questions were submitted by Bill Meredith --- billmere@aol.com
1. In the 1950's, WI's sports teams were members of the Big Ten Conference. Name all of the schools in the conference and give their team nicknames. If you really have a good memory also give the school colors.
2. Before the conference was the Big Ten, it was the Big Nine. What school joined the conference to establish the Big Ten?
Be careful with one of the school names because it is not what you think it is!
cias@iolinc.net
You have created a monster with this newsletter, unleashing hidden memories which now turn into literary masterpieces. Miss Bailey would be proud.
I had Social Science my Senior year from Miss Williams who, to the best of my knowledge was the first woman to sport a later popular hair style which looked as though one had stuck her finger into an electric socket, but cut somewhat shorter. I never understood why I was seated with the jocks when all I could have been useful for in that department was the tackling dummy. Gene Donaldson was seated near the steam radiator. He would make sounds similar to that of steam escaping from the radiator. Miss Williams would interrupt her lecture, go to the radiator and turn the valve all the way from where it had been. A little later, Donaldson would do it again and she would come back and turn the valve all the way back to where it had been. This ritual would happen three to four times a class. The worst thing was trying not to laugh.
I remember Mr. Gudekunst's class. In some classes we hoped for a good grade. In his we hoped to still be alive at the end of the year. He was hard. You did not yawn in his class. I'd look around and often see other students stifling yawns. Mr. Gudekunst left a mystery about which most of his students weren't aware. If a student caught "Gus" making a mistake, he would say, "Very good, I just wanted to see if you were paying attention. "The result was he always left the student guessing whether or not a mistake had been made. Some years later. I was watching a classic WC Fields-Mae West movie, "My Little Chickadee", during the course of which Mae substitutes for the grade school teacher and she is shown trying to teach math. She gets fouled up and after a student corrects her, she uses the exact line "Gus" used when caught making a mistake. I know Mae didn't lift it from "Gus". They could have independently thought of it, but I think it's more likely that Gudekunst "lifted" the line from Mae West. Mae's best line in the scene as she taught the kids was, "One and one are two. Two and two are four and five'll get you ten if you play it right". "Gus" didn't teach us that part.
Speech from Miss Bauer found us divided into groups of about four. The assignment was to come up with a proposed club, select a speaker from each group and he or she would give a short speech trying to get the other groups to vote for his or her club. We won. Our proposed club became the infamous "Tree Club." We planted a tree in front of the school. We also went up to the pavilion on Lowndes Hill, an area littered with tons of locust skins, where Miss Bauer standing on top of a picnic table extolled the virtues of nature in general and trees in particular. The club lasted several years during which time a new tree was duly planted and later on was duly destroyed.
I remember the return bus trip from Pittsburgh, under the aegis of Miss Grace Allbright, who was Miss everything including state teacher of the year. The "Home" show was a popular morning show of that era, hosted by Arlene Francis, also of "What's My Line?" fame. We went to the auditorium to watch Grace tell Arlene how everything worked, which she did. Although we could hear it there was just one set in the middle of the stage so hardly anyone saw the show. Meanwhile, back to the bus. The bus made a stop in front of a theater in Fairmont. There was a tall ladder left near the marquee with letters by whomever was changing it. One of the more attractive members of our class, Judy Wolfe, stuck her head out the window to get some air and look around. While she was thus engaged a male native of Fairmont, seeing this vision of loveliness, lost track of where he was walking and collided with the ladder, knocking it over and sending letters flying everywhere. After that Judy was not permitted such behavior without a chaperone, not for her sake but that of any town to which we might take her.
During Sophomore English taught by Miss Emily Taylor, a woman secretly waiting for a position in the Steeler secondary, one of her students considering her size and age, made a miscalculation and got her irritated. Before she could get to him, he bolted and she did too. Across the second floor and down to the first. She eventually caught him and administered what isn't legal today. This was one time when the other students weren't rooting for the perpetrator as he usually had them irritated also.
Tonight's finale took place in the former Dave's Restaurant that once was at the bottom of West Main Street, corner of Water. Having finished our meal my family was starting to leave, when I heard my name called from a corner where, behind a large round table accompanied by some friends, sat a woman who made Miss Taylor seem anemic- Assistant Librarian at WI, Miss Clayce Kishbaugh. While acknowledging her greeting, I apologized, saying," I'm sorry, Miss Kishbaugh. I didn't see you," to which she replied, "That's the nicest thing anyone's said to me."
It all happened at the greatest high school. We really didn't know how much we had.
Roleta1@aol.com
This recipe was given to me about 30 years ago and is a family favorite. I make it for special parties at my house. Even though the recipe is named Hot Spicy Meatballs and calls for a few drops of tobasco--it is very mild. I use about 3 times the amount of Tobasco called for as we like our food SPICY---HOT!!!! I have printed the mild recipe. I usually triple the recipe and freeze in thirds for later use. This is an appetizer. Serve hot--heats up well in a crock pot. Serve with toothpicks.
1 pound ground beef
1 Cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 Tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs beaten
10 drops Tobasco
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
Mix all of the above and shape into walnut size balls. Bake on cookie sheet in 350 degree oven until done (about 10-15 minutes). In a pan mix the following and bring to a slow simmering boil.
3/4 Cup catsup
1/2 Cup cold water
2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 Cup vinegar
1 Tablespoon minced onion
5 drops Tobasco
When meatballs are finished put them in the sauce and slowly simmer for about 2 hours. Stir to keep from sticking...this is why a crock pot is best for cooking this recipe as it doesn't stick as easily. You will be amazed at how delicious these are.....They are not the type of meatball you would use for a sandwich. Hope you enjoy and let me know how you like them.
Limberses@cs.com
Glyde Bailey must be spinning in her grave. I just read the March newsletter and saw a typo in the short note I sent listing WI '57 deaths. Parentheses is the correct spelling of the word describing more than one parenthesis. My apologies to Ms Bailey and all those other good English teachers we had. I have never made that error before and never will again. Couldn't believe it when I saw it. Still can't.
HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Marvin (WI '45) and Betty Beverlin Miller (WI '48)
paradisefl@aol.com or Betts08@aol.com
We certainly are getting a lot of new readers. I hope that means more memories stirred up and then you will all want to contribute to the newsletter! We are all interested in your memories of West Virginia, the county, city or your school!
See a name that looks familiar? Write a line or two and welcome them to our little newsletter family!
| Marvin Miller (WI 45) | paradisefl@aol.com |
| Betty A Beverlin Miller (WI 48) | Betts08@aol.com |
| Bill Meredith (Monongah '57) | billmere@aol.com |
| Dave Hutson (WI '57) | adhut@juno.com |
| Steve Limbers (WI '57) | limberses@cs.com |
| Sandra Lough Limbers (WI '57) | limberses@cs.com |
| Tom Allen (WI '57) | AllenTom@bfusa.com |
| Dave Hodges (WI '58) | britt33169@aol.com |
| Janet Post Hodges (WI) '59) | britt33169@aol.com |
| Annabelle Lee Hutson (WI '60) | adhut@juno.comm |
| Jeanne Long Dyer (WI '60) | DyersIns@aol.com |
| Mary Maricho Godfrey (WI '60) | KMBlizz@aol.com |
| Stephan Chapnick (WI '60) | Schapnick@yahoo.com |
| Bill Phillips (WI '60) | RudyWade@yahoo.com |
| MiMi Hughes (WI '62 | mhughes@pulau.com |
| David Noe (WI '64) | DBN4par@aol.com |
| Joseph Caruso (WI '64) | Jac525@aol.com |
| Janet Webb Wendt (WI '56) | phijetwen@email.msn.com |
| Jane Poulicos Faust (WI '66) | Poulicos@aol.com |
| Debbie Sharpe Fisher (WI '74) | Dfisher4140@cs.com |
| Karen Marra Nelson (ND '56) | Nelson610@aol.com |
| Joyce Secret (ND '65) | workouthard@aol.com |
| Alex Poulicos Lancaster | Lawyerlancaster@aol.com |
| Evelyn Georgeadis Kitts (Victory '58) | CHKABOO@aol.com |
| Ken Godfrey | KMBlizz@aol.com |
| Charlie David (WI) | charlied@charter.com |
| Mike Swiger (WI '59) | inaswiger@aol.com |
| Penny Chrisite Johnson (WI '60) | emil.pennyjohnson@snet.net |
jkimler@ezwv.com
The WI class of 1950 now has their own web site. It is: http://wififty.com/
You can also access it from http://hilltoppers.com/ under "Graduating classes".
The webmaster is Constance Pois. Her email address is apois@sprintmail.com
Drop her a line and let her know what you think. I checked it out and I think it is great. She has done a super job.
Roleta1@aol.com
I hope that you have enjoyed the newsletter. If you have a comment or suggestion please write to me at Roleta1@aol.com. If you wish to be removed from the notification list, please write to me. A big thank you to all who care enough to help with this newsletter by writing. Your biggest help to Judy and I is when you CONTRIBUTE! Now pray for my safe return from a long awaited trip.
